Seatpost mounted rack on full-susser?

jagger
jagger Posts: 110
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Is it advisable to put one of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28820

...on a full-susser? :?:

I’m a little concerned about the additional load on the stem/mount interface due to the bobbing action inherent in such bikes.

Thanks for any input....

Jagger[/i]

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    and how do the forces relate to a body weight gain?

    dont worry about it.
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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    They're fine, just make sure you have a decent post.
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  • jagger
    jagger Posts: 110
    tack så mycket Nicklouse - you calling me a bloater? :)

    I was going to give it a whirl anyway unless I was met with a wave of screamed warnings..

    Jagger
  • rf6
    rf6 Posts: 323
    I got a cheap version of this from Tesco. I use it primarily on my commuter. This has a QR type lever used to tighten the rack onto the seat post, similar to the Topeak. I find that this is not tight enough, and when I bump up kerbs etc. the rack can move from side to side cauing it to rub on the tyres. This is not a major issue for me, but I presume you'll be going off road, so may be more relevant???

    As a rack in itself they are very handy as they are so much easier to remove than a large rack, but if there are any available with bolt on method of locking it on, I would seriously consider it.

    Obviously in a quality comparison between Tesco and Topeak there will only be one winner, but it may be worth getting hold of one for a look see before you part with your cash.

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